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Pikachu in Every Pack Signals Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Set
gaming7 hours ago

Pikachu in Every Pack Signals Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Set

Japan's 30th Celebration set for the Pokémon TCG will put a Pikachu card in every booster, with each six-card pack being foil; 30 Pikachu variants exist, and the set is expected to be revealed within about a week, with a September 16 Japanese release and a simultaneous global rollout around that window. The line is also tied to a new rarity and will include a 30th Celebration Premium Deck Set featuring Espeon & Umbreon, though details remain subject to change.

Smashing Pumpkins Launch Two-Set Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Arena Tour
music9 days ago

Smashing Pumpkins Launch Two-Set Mellon Collie 30th Anniversary Arena Tour

Smashing Pumpkins have announced The Rats In A Cage Tour, a two-set arena run across North America this fall to celebrate Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness’s 30th anniversary: Set 1 features Mellon Collie songs in a theatrical staging, Set 2 spans the band’s catalog. Citi and Verizon presales begin May 19, with general on sale May 21. The dates span major cities from Columbus to Vancouver.

Pokémon GO Goes All Out for 30th Anniversary Weekend
events2 months ago

Pokémon GO Goes All Out for 30th Anniversary Weekend

Pokémon GO marks the 30th anniversary with the All Out event from March 7–9, 2026, featuring boosted wild spawns and Incense that may yield Legendary encounters, biome-based wild encounters, and a broad roster of Pokémon appearing in the wild (though Mythicals, Ultra Beasts, and some forms won’t). The event also includes special 1‑Star raids with Pikachu wearing various hats and a rotating slate of 5‑Star raids across regions, plus 2‑km eggs that hatch species such as Pichu, Cleffa, Togepi, Riolu, Wynaut, Mime Jr. (region-dependent), and others. Players should explore different biomes and regions to maximize catches, raids, and regional encounters during the festival.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Release on Switch for 30th Anniversary Celebration
gaming2 months ago

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Release on Switch for 30th Anniversary Celebration

Nintendo marks 30 years of Pokémon with Switch releases of FireRed and LeafGreen, including Sevii islands, local wireless trading, and language-specific versions (English, French, Spanish) priced at $19.99 each; Switch Online members gain access to updated Pokémon music via Nintendo Music, with language/version and regional availability notes.

Pokemon Celebrates 30 Years With Winds, Waves, and a Global Year of Updates
technology3 months ago

Pokemon Celebrates 30 Years With Winds, Waves, and a Global Year of Updates

Pokémon marks its 30th anniversary with a Pokémon Presents announcing Winds and Waves for Nintendo Switch 2 in 2027, plus updates to Pokémon XP, the 2026 World Championships, Pokémon Champions, Pokopia, and a celebratory TCG expansion; it also brings FireRed/LeafGreen remakes to Nintendo Switch eShop, a Game Boy Jukebox soundtrack, and Brazilian Portuguese language support, along with a Mystery Gift for Mega Garchomp Z in Legends: Z-A and broader cross-game tie-ins as part of the ongoing What’s Your Favorite? campaign.

Pokémon Celebrates 30th with 1,025 Logos in New Celebration Video
gaming3 months ago

Pokémon Celebrates 30th with 1,025 Logos in New Celebration Video

The Pokémon Company released a celebratory video for the franchise's 30th anniversary, showcasing a logo for each of the 1,025 Pokémon with spotlighted animations for starters and legendaries. The logos have appeared online, on billboards, and are catalogued in Pokédex order on the official site; a social media campaign via @poke_times distributed the icons to retweeters. Fans are encouraged to watch the full set and stay tuned for tomorrow’s Pokémon Presents.

Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Merch Dives Into Pixel-Perfect Nostalgia
gaming3 months ago

Pokémon's 30th Anniversary Merch Dives Into Pixel-Perfect Nostalgia

To mark its 30th anniversary, Pokémon unveiled nostalgia-heavy merchandise—box-art charms, Kanto-starter camping gear, a Fat Pikachu plush, and a pixel-perfect Pikachu plush modeled on the original Game Boy sprite—shown at a Japan event ahead of a livestream; US availability remains uncertain and import costs could be high, with more reveals planned for Pokémon Day.

Pokémon Celebrates 30th Birthday With a Unique Logo for Each Creature
entertainment3 months ago

Pokémon Celebrates 30th Birthday With a Unique Logo for Each Creature

The Pokémon Company is marking 30 years with a custom logo for every Pokémon (1000+), each featuring the creature on the right leaping from a Poké Ball–like zero atop a 30-year base, with colors matched to the individual Pokémon. Some logos have been shared online and spotted around Japan; the campaign follows a year-long celebration that kicked off with a Super Bowl ad, and Serebii has an archive of the logos as the anniversary nears February 27, 2026.

Pokémon Presents Set to Kick Off 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Feb 27, 2026
gaming3 months ago

Pokémon Presents Set to Kick Off 30th Anniversary Celebrations on Feb 27, 2026

The Pokémon Company announced Pokémon Presents for February 27, 2026 to celebrate the series’ 30th anniversary. The show will stream on YouTube at 2pm GMT / 3pm CET / 6am PT / 9am ET, with fans hoping for a Gen 10 reveal alongside already-confirmed FireRed and LeafGreen ports and other updates or surprises beyond the usual announcements.

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Lands Physically on Switch
gaming3 months ago

Rayman 30th Anniversary Edition Lands Physically on Switch

Ubisoft and Atari are releasing a physical Nintendo Switch edition of Rayman: 30th Anniversary Edition, featuring a full cartridge and a swag-packed bundle for $29.99 with a June 26, 2026 launch; the package includes a vinyl sticker sheet, postcards, a reversible cover, and a double-sided poster, while the digital version already includes five versions, a never-before-playable SNES prototype, concept art, and new interviews with the original development team.